Isaribi
AN
And here we have Isaribi from one of Part ones filler Arcs.
Isaribi couldn't help but smile in pure happiness, it had taken close to three years but she was finally cured from all of the things Amachi did to her. What was more Tsunade had granted her asylum in Konoha, making her a citizen of Konoha and allowing her a fresh start.
As Isaribi is wandering through the village, she hears a voice she hasn't heard for close to three years, upon hearing that voice her breath hitches and her heart starts beating faster, she rushes over to where the voice is and is greeted to the sight of Naruto Uzumaki. Naruto the one who had saved her three years ago, who brought her to Konoha so Tsunade could cure her, who was responsible for her fresh start, who had left shortly after bringing her to Konoha so he could get stronger, he had finally returned literally the same day she was cured. He had changed since he left, he was now taller by a great deal and had lost all his baby fat, his outfit was different as well the orange was still there but more subdued, and the blue trim was replaced with black.
Naruto is standing on a telephone pole looking over the village of Konoha, as he looks down he spots someone he hasn't seen in close to three years, but she has changed greatly, for one she was no longer wearing bandages indicating she no longer has scales, she's also grown several inches, and has become a lot curvier. Naruto grins upon seeing her and jumps down to her.
"Hey Isaribi." Naruto says greeting her.
"Hey Naruto." Isaribi greets in kind.
"When did you get cured?" Naruto asks.
"Today." Isaribi says.
"Whoa really? What a coincidence you getting cured the day I return." Naruto says.
"Yeah it is a strange coincidence but I'm not complaining." Isaribi says.
"Naruto?" The voice of Sakura asks.
Naruto and Isaribi turn to see Sakura Haruno staring at them in surprise, well more like staring at Naruto. Isaribi notices the look and frowns at Sakura.
"It is you. When did you get back?" Sakura asks.
"Just now." Naruto responds.
Naruto looks over Sakura and notices the changes in her appearance, she was taller but he was now taller than her, she was also curvier and her hair was now more evened out but still kept at shoulder length, her outfit was also different showing of more skin. Sakura notices Naruto looking her over and blushes a bit.
"So Naruto. Do I look more womanly now?" Sakura asks in a seductive manner.
Isaribi mentally seethes at Sakura's actions, Naruto grins at Sakura.
"You the look the same as always Sakura." Naruto says making a nice guy pose.
Sakura dead pans at Naruto, Jiraiya who has been observing the trio mentally facepalms at his students denseness, Isaribi is slightly miffed on Sakura's behalf since as a woman, she knows that when a woman wants a compliment but doesn't get one it can sting, but that part of her is eclipsed by satisfaction that Naruto didn't take the bait.
Sakura fumes angrily at Naruto before punching him in the jaw sending him flying.
"What did I do?" Naruto asks hurt.
"Smooth kid very smooth." Jiraiya says.
Isaribi goes over and helps Naruto up, Sakura notices this and mentally frowns at Isaribi, Jiraiya notices this and decides to intervene.
"Okay that's enough of the comedy sketch, Naruto we have to go and report to Tsunade." Jiraiya says.
"Okay Pervy Sage." Naruto says making Jiraiya grumble.
"I have to go and see her as well." Sakura says.
Isaribi is sad that she can't spend more time with Naruto.
"Hey Isaribi. After I see Granny Tsunade do you wanna get something to eat and catch up?" Naruto asks.
Isaribi immediately brightens up while Sakura becomes shell shocked.
"Yes." Isaribi says.
"Okay see you later." Naruto says leaving for The Hokage Tower.
(Scene Break)
The following months Naruto and Isaribi spent a lot of time together, much to the chagrin of Sakura and Hinata, though their duties often meant they couldn't interfere much. Naruto was given many missions after his return with a two sticking out in particular, the first was when his close friend and newly made Kazekage Gaara was kidnapped by the Akatsuki, Naruto, Sakura and Kakashi were sent to rescue him with Team Gai backing them up, the mission had been successful.
The next was when Naruto, Sakura, their new teammate Sai and new team leader Yamato were sent to capture a spy that was working for Sasori who was in Orochimaru's ranks, the mission was a failure and Naruto had actually lost control of himself to the Kyubi, fortunately no one was seriously hurt.
After that Naruto began training to master his elemental affinity which was wind, during that time two members of the Akatsuki attacked the fire temple killing many of the monks, the twenty legions were sent out to catch them but they failed with Asuma Sarutobi getting killed in the process. When Naruto heard the news he was devastated and blamed himself.
Isaribi is currently making her way to Naruto's apartment, she was on a mission. Ever since Asuma's funeral Naruto hasn't been seen by anyone and it scared her slightly. Getting to his door Isaribi begins knocking but after receiving no answer she decides to kick the door down, Isaribi looks around the apartment and spots Naruto lying in his bed.
"Naruto?" Isaribi asks.
Naruto doesn't answer, so Isaribi goes over to him. Naruto senses her approach and decides to sit up, Isaribi freezes upon looking at Naruto. Naruto who is normally all smiles and sunshine, is now miserably and gloomy, his eyes that are normally full of life are now dead and bloodshot, his face is also stained with dried tears.
"Hey Isaribi what are you doing here?" Naruto asks in a hollow dead voice.
Isaribi's heart breaks upon seeing him in such a condition.
"I'm here because I'm worried about you, no one has seen you since the funeral and people it made me worry." Isaribi says.
Naruto remains silent his face blank.
"So what's got you in this state? I wasn't aware you and Asuma were that close." Isaribi says.
"It's my fault he died." Naruto says.
"No it's not." Isaribi says having an idea now why he's in this state.
"Yes it is, those Akatsuki were looking for me and Asuma-Sensei was killed by them." Naruto says.
"Naruto no one is blaming you for Asuma's death, the only one who is, is you." Isaribi says.
Naruto ignores her however content to ramble.
"I overheard a couple of people talking about Kurenai-Sensei being pregnant with Asuma-Sensei's child, now that child will grow up without a father because of me. How can I ever face Kurenai-Sensei or their child knowing I'm responsible for them losing a lover and a father." Naruto says.
Isaribi listens as Naruto rambles unsure of what to do, when suddenly a new voice makes itself known.
"It's not your fault Naruto." The voice of Kurenai says.
Naruto and Isaribi look over in shock at hearing Kurenai's voice, Naruto's eyes widen in fear at seeing her, Kurenai see's this and frowns.
"I don't blame you for what happened, so please don't burden yourself with guilt when you have enough burdens on your shoulders already." Kurenai says.
Naruto looks shocked at Kurenai and there is also a hint of relief in his eyes as well.
"Really? You mean it?" Naruto asks.
"Yes I do Naruto." Kurenai says.
Kurenai then embraces Naruto in a hug that has so many feelings in it, Naruto is stunned at first before returning the hug and letting lose all his emotions on Kurenai's shoulder. Isaribi looks on in happiness that Naruto isn't blaming himself anymore, but is also slightly sad that it wasn't her that helped him. But maybe it's better this way, as Naruto needed to hear it from someone like Kurenai so he could truly see he wasn't being blamed.
(Scene Break)
After that Naruto threw himself into his training, determined to master his element and create his newest Jutsu. When the two Akatsuki who killed Asuma returned Team Ten with Kakashi went out to meet them, Team Seven followed shortly after to back them up. Naruto was able to kill the one called Kakazu with his newly created Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, while Shikamaru incapacitated Hidan by burying him alive.
After that Konoha entered a period of peace for a while, news however came that Sasuke had betrayed and killed Orochimaru and was forming a team to track and kill Itachi. So Tsunade decided to send out Team's Seven and Eight, in the hopes of finding Sasuke and returning him to Konoha.
The mission however failed, Sasuke was able to find and kill Itachi and then vanished along with his team, leading to a very dejected Naruto returning to Konoha. However for Naruto the worst was yet to come, while he was away Jiraiya had discovered the location for the Akatsuki's leader and went to confront him alone, Jiraiya did not survive the encounter.
When Naruto heard the news he was devastated more so than when Asuma died, so much so he verbally lashed out at Tsunade. Isaribi upon hearing of this immediately went to find Naruto but couldn't find him anywhere, not at his apartment, not at Ichiraku's, not even at the Hokage Mountain. Eventually though Isaribi found him at night he was in a clearing gazing up at the stars.
"What are doing here Isaribi?" Naruto asks having sensed her approaching.
"I came because I was worried about you." Isaribi says.
Naruto doesn't respond and Isaribi decides to sit next to him.
"I'm sorry about Lord Jiraiya." Isaribi says.
"I wanted him to see me become Hokage, so that I could make him proud that all the effort he put into training me was worth it." Naruto says.
"Oh Naruto you didn't have to become Hokage to make Lord Jiraiya proud, he was already proud of you. Everytime he was in Konoha he was always boasting about how great you were, how he thought of you as a grandson. So trust me he was immensely proud of you." Isaribi says.
Naruto looks at Isaribi in surprise, before fresh tears enter his eyes. Isaribi allows Naruto to cry on her shoulder while she rubs his back, all the while she keeps her gaze on the stars above.
(Scene Break)
Shortly after Naruto helped the cryptical analysis team crack a code left by Lord Jiraiya, then he left for Mount Myoboku to go through Senjutsu training. A month later Pein attacked Konoha.
It was a complete disaster for Konoha, no matter how many Ninja's they had Pein was able to obliterate them. The hospital was completely swamped mere minutes after the first strike, and not even Tsunade using Katsuyu: Immense Network Healing was able to stem the flow. Kakashi bravely fought against two of Peins body and was able to disable one, but at the cost of his life, Konohamaru also disabled a Pein body and fortunately survived the process. However Pein grew tired and decided to simply obliterate Konoha with a single Jutsu. After Konoha had been turned into a crater, Naruto arrived on the scene.
The battle between the two, was epic Naruto with his perfected Sage Mode was able to hold his own against Pein, and had destroyed each body beyond repair. However eventually Pein was able to trap Naruto by piercing him with his black rods and was prepared to take him away, when Isaribi appeared intent on saving Naruto.
"Why are you here? you should get back." Naruto says.
"Sorry Naruto I can't do that." Isaribi says.
Isaribi begins destroying the black rods, but Pein keeps using his Almighty Push too blow her away.
"Just stop please Isaribi." Naruto begs.
"I'm sorry I can't Naruto, because I love you." Isaribi says.
Naruto gazes at Isaribi in shock, before Pein sends her up into the sky and then brings her back to earth with a sickening thud.
"ISARIBI!" Naruto shouts out in shock.
Rage pure unadulterated rage courses through Naruto's veins as he witnesses Isaribi fall to the ground. Never in his life has he felt this, suddenly red evil Chakra begins pouring out of Naruto and he enters his version two state.
Pein is pushed back greatly by Naruto's Kyubified power, eventually Pein uses the Planetary Devastation Jutsu to trap Naruto in a sphere of Earth, but not even this is able to keep Naruto contained. Just as he is about to release the Kyubi however, a Chakra spirit of Minato Namikaze appears and stops Naruto. After fixing the Seal Minato tells Naruto that he is his son, and about what's wrong with the world. Naruto realizing his father is correct, and that Jiraiya nor Isaribi would want him like this calms down.
Upon exiting his Kyubified state Naruto senses that Isaribi is alive which makes him feel relieved, Naruto then defeats the last Pein before making his way to the controller of Pein Nagato. After a long discussing between the pair, Nagato realizes he has dishonored his friend's memory and he gives his life to resurrect everyone who died during his assault on Konoha.
After saying goodbye to Konan, Naruto returns to Konoha and is given a heroes welcome. Everyone rushes over to greet him, but he only has eyes on one person Isaribi, who is leaning on Sakura's shoulders for support. Naruto gulps as he sees her, before he approaches her slowly his mind running a mile a Naruto reaches her he grabs her in a hug.
"I'm glad your safe." Naruto says.
"I'm glad your safe to." Isaribi says.
Naruto and Isaribi then lock eyes, no more words are said between them as they kiss. The watching onlookers cheer, save for Sakura and Hinata, Sakura wishes she had realised what a great guy Naruto is before, but now realises she doesn't deserve him for all the pain she put him through when they were younger, and to take Naruto away from Isaribi would be selfish on her part, which is why she healed Isaribi as well as she did so Naruto could be happy with a woman who has never hurt him.
Hinata meanwhile is regretting being so shy and nervous around Naruto, and now she has lost her chance to be with him forever. When he was chasing Sakura it wasn't much of a worry for her as Sakura rejected him, but now he was with a woman who loved him and would never hurt him, meaning he would never be hers.
(Scene Break)
A few days after the attack Danzo was made the Sixth Hokage by the Daimyo, that same day Kumo Ninja arrived claiming Sasuke was a member of the Akatsuki and had taken Killer B the Hachibi Jinchuriki. This led to Danzo labelling Sasuke an international criminal and ordering a kill on sight order for him, Danzo then left for the Kage Summit in the Land of Iron. Naruto left shortly after with Yamato and Kakashi in order to plead with the Raikage. Shortly after Sakura, Lee, Kiba and Sai in order to stop Naruto as the whole Konoha Eleven bar Naruto had decided that Sasuke wasn't worth it.
Naruto failed in his pleading with the Raikage and Sakura failed in her quest to stop Naruto/kill Sasuke, Sasuke had killed Danzo meaning he wasn't officially named Sixth Hokage, Madara declared war on the entire Shinobi World in order to capture both Naruto and Killer B who hadn't actually been captured by Sasuke.
Tsunade awoke shortly after and resumed her duties as Fifth Hokage, using her considerable political sway she was able to convince A to allow Naruto to be taught by Killer B in how to control the Kyubi. Before he leaves Naruto had to give a parting gift to Isaribi, so arriving at his girlfriends house Naruto knocks on the door. Isaribi opens it and is surprised to see Naruto.
"Naruto what are you doing here?" Isaribi asks.
"I'm going of tomorrow, I'm not sure when I'll be back." Naruto says.
Isaribi pales a bit at hearing this.
"Before I left I wanted to give you this." Naruto says placing a necklace with... A Promise Ring! Around her neck.
Isaribi is shocked by Naruto giving her a promise ring.
"I know we've only been together for a few days but..." Naruto gets cut of by Isaribi giving him the most intense kiss ever.
Isaribi then invites Naruto into her house and he doesn't leave until the following day.
(Scene Break)
The war was over, Sasuke had returned to Konoha and an era of peace had fallen over Konoha. Currently Isaribi is nervous as she prepares to walk down the aisle she was only seventeen dammit, but a month after the war was finished she discovered she was pregnant with Naruto's child, this led to a very fast wedding being arranged by Tsunade between the pair.
The wedding went of without a hitch, if you don't count all of Naruto's fangirls crying over not being the one with him. A few months later Isaribi gave birth to a son named Takuma Uzumaki, much to the joy of Naruto. A few years later Naruto was made Seventh Hokage.
Isaribi could not believe how her life has turned out, she was a science experiment by Orochimaru and Amachi, she was then hated by her fellow islanders before being saved by a blonde hero who knew her pain, she was then brought to Konoha and cured of her afflictions. She then fell in love with her savior, married him and had his child. All in all she can honestly say her life turned out great.